Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a condition that affects the linings of tissues, and the majority of cases begin in the lungs. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rarer type of mesothelioma that starts in the linings of the abdomen. Mesothelioma, https://vimeo.com/703540884